Brisbane Events // June 1 – June 8, 2018

The Fair welcomes over 100 of Brisbane’s leading sustainability organisations, community groups, artisans, foodies, green-thumbs, conservationists, businesses and eco experts to share information and knowledge with Brisbane residents on how to live more sustainably. Fair goers are treated to heaps of fun activities and entertainment throughout the day with a jam-packed schedule.

HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE FUNDRAISER // A FAMILY DAY OF FUNSaturday June 2 from 10am – 2pm // Toombul Cricket Club, 36 York St, Nundah

There’ll be rides, face painting, caricature artists, showbags and prizes and even a barista coffee van! Entry is FREE, while each vendor will charge their own cost and pass on a percentage of their proceeds to this most worthy cause. Providing financial support to allow families to access Hummingbird House free of charge is a powerful way everyday Australians can help these families in need, so come and join us for what should be a fantastic day!

Presented by The World Food Markets, the Sweet As Dessert Festival brings you a day full of treats. There will be brownies, cheese, chocolate, coffee, cupcakes, doughnuts, ice-creams, macarons, marshmallows, meringues, popsicles, sorbets, waffles and more from an awesome line-up of Brisbane’s best dessert makers! This is a judging-free zone and you can have dessert for breakfast, brunch or lunch. There will also be street food, live music, pop-up bars, kids activities and entertainment throughout the day.

The beloved story of Aladdin comes to life in this spectacular new musical. Breathtaking sets, mind-blowing special effects, over 300 lavish costumes and a fabulous cast bring the magic of Disney’s Aladdin to life on stage. Featuring all the songs from the classic Academy award winning film, including “Friend like Me”, “A Whole New World” and “Arabian Nights”, prepare to experience the unmissable theatrical magic that is Aladdin.

Enjoy this intriguing exploration of innovation and invention from the late 1800s to the present day and discover more about those Queenslanders who thought outside the box to craft pioneering creations.

The tide has turned and it’s a whole new “Ocean’s” as a group of women team up to plan and execute the ultimate heist in New York at the glamorous annual Met Gala. Starring an all-star female cast, Oscar winner Sandra Bullock alongside Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter. Every con has its pros, this is one badass night you wouldn’t want to miss. Gather your girls & book your tickets today. Don’t forget every ticket comes with a bonus gift bag!

This event celebrates Queensland Week by highlighting the strength of our cultural diversity, our heritage, our people, places and history, giving all Queenslanders the opportunity to say “Welcome” to our newest Australians. This free event unites government, community leaders, multicultural communities and everyday Queenslanders, capturing our imaginations with its spectacular use of light as it illuminates the South Bank precinct to symbolise hope and create welcome.

This interactive exhibition encourages children to engage in imaginative play as they discover strange and curious creatures that inhabit a burrow-like environment. Children can interact with these soft creatures of the artist’s design, which they can move around and nestle into in a tactile, immersive space.

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